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Can Mold Make You Sick?

Can Mold Make You Sick?

  • Posted: Jun 06, 2017
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One of the top signs that there may be mold in your home is if you’ve been experiencing mold exposure symptoms. Mold can be incredibly dangerous for your health, which is why it’s so important not to delay when it comes to getting a mold inspection and remediation. Mold can actively damage your health and can even affect your pets’ health. So why can mold make you sick? Continue reading →

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How to Prevent Mold in Pipes and Drains

How to Prevent Mold in Pipes and Drains

  • Posted: May 31, 2017
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Since mold thrives in enclosed, damp places, it stands to reason that people frequently find mold in pipes and drains. They offer the perfect atmosphere for mold growth. Knowing that, you may wonder what on earth you can do to prevent mold in pipes and drains, particularly since you can’t see whether or not it’s growing there. Well, we have a couple tips, tricks, and things to keep in mind. Continue reading →

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Mold vs Mildew: What’s The Difference

Mold vs Mildew: What’s The Difference

  • Posted: Jun 24, 2016
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Mold and mildew are strikingly similar fungal growths often found in homes and other buildings. At Mold Inspection Illinois, we have a lot of Illinois homeowners and Illinois landlords coming to us asking what the difference is between mold and mildew and how to deal with each one. Though they look similar, the protocol for handling mold vs mildew is very different. That’s why we decided to break it down for all you Illinois residents out there who are dealing with this heavy rainfall we’ve been having! Continue reading →

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Foolproof Tips to Prevent Kitchen Mold

Foolproof Tips to Prevent Kitchen Mold

  • Posted: Jun 17, 2016
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Mold can grow nearly anywhere, however, we’ve found that kitchen mold is incredibly common. And we aren’t just talking about the mold that grows on forgotten food tucked in the back of your refrigerator. Mold only needs some moisture and warmth to survive, and kitchens provide it with both of these things. With that in mind, here are our foolproof tips to prevent kitchen mold. Continue reading →

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Mold Count Dangerously High This Season

Mold Count Dangerously High This Season

  • Posted: Jun 10, 2016
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We’ve always known that the mold count gets high this time of year, but according to a recent report, it’s been dangerously high during the past couple of weeks in Illinois. Mold has dangerous effects on your home and your health, so you should be especially wary in light of the high mold count right now. Continue reading →

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Why Check for Mold After a Heavy Rainfall

Why Check for Mold After a Heavy Rainfall

  • Posted: May 13, 2016
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At Mold Inspection Illinois, we know firsthand that prevention and caution are the best ways to avoid mold infestations. There’s a number of ways to be diligent about preventing, limiting, and even halting mold growth in your home. One of those ways is to check for mold after a heavy rainfall. Here’s why. Continue reading →

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5 Reasons You Should Be Scared of Mold

5 Reasons You Should Be Scared of Mold

  • Posted: May 06, 2016
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If you didn’t already know, mold infestations are scary. Despite this fact, a lot of people brush them off or think they can get rid of them on their own. This can lead to an even bigger mold problem than there was initially. So if you qualify yourself among the skeptics of its dangers, here are 5 reasons you should be scared of mold. Continue reading →

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7 Mold Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

7 Mold Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

  • Posted: Apr 29, 2016
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We know a lot about mold. You might even call us mold experts here at Mold Inspection Illinois. And we noticed that a lot of our customers are poorly informed when it comes to mold growth in their homes, as well as mold in general. So we put together this list of mold facts, some helpful and some just for fun. Test your mold knowledge now! Continue reading →

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How an Air Purifier Can Help Prevent Mold

How an Air Purifier Can Help Prevent Mold

  • Posted: Apr 01, 2016
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Using an air purifier is an often overlooked mold prevention tip that actually works. It almost seems to simple and easy to be a mold prevention tactic, but it’s really quite effective. There are number of reasons for this, but we’ll break it down for you so you understand exactly how an air purifier can help prevent mold. Continue reading →

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